Four things to do around Atlanta this weekend, Nov. 28 & 29:

1. FEATURED
Set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music, The Hip Hop Nutcracker at the Fox Theatre is the contemporary holiday mash-up the entire family will love. The 2 p.m. show tickets start at $26[Pencil in another family-friendly holiday performance for the weekend itinerary.]

2. FREE & CHEAP
Watch the free Stone Mountain Christmas parade and fireworks show this Saturday starting at 4 p.m. Roast marshmallows, write Santa a person letter and more at what will become a new family tradition. [You can also head over to the ICE pop-up market in Candler Park for a bit of local shopping without the crowds. The temporary shop includes over 70 artists and crafts makers from around the country, including many from Atlanta.]

3. FOOD
Friday and Saturday White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails invites you to join them for a post Thanksgiving Southern-inspired seafood supper in a four-course dining experience you won't soon forget. The meal is $50 per person with optional $20 wine pairings. [Join Watershed on Peachtree for their Sunday Jazz Brunch and indugle in southern classics to the sweet tunes of live jazz every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.]

4. FAMILY-FRIENDLYDon't let the tryptophan set in after all that turkey - head over to the High Museum for a fun-filled Day After Thanksgiving. Free with Museum admission and free for members. [Holiday lights are happening all around town. This weekend sees the opening of Gift of Lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway.]

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